Life After a Root Canal: Why the Crown Matters and How to Chew on the Tooth Safely

The numbness wears off around dinnertime. You run your tongue over the tooth that ached for a week and find it quiet at last, capped with a small temporary filling that feels faintly rubbery. Then the dentist’s parting words come back: book the crown, and be careful what you chew on that side until then. A question forms while you stare at the bread on your plate. Isn’t the tooth fixed?

Fixed, in one sense, yes. The infected nerve is gone and the canals are sealed. But a root-treated tooth is a different structure from the one you had a month ago, and whether you need a crown after root canal treatment depends on what is left of it and where it sits in your mouth. The evidence is clearer than the myths that circulate about it.

This explainer walks through what the procedure leaves behind, why a back tooth is treated so differently from a front one, what the crown appointment actually involves, and how to eat safely in the weeks in between.

What a root canal actually leaves behind

Inside every tooth is a soft core called the pulp, a bundle of nerve fibers and blood vessels that runs from the crown down through each root. Root canal treatment removes that pulp when it is inflamed or infected, cleans and shapes the empty canals, and fills them with a rubber-like material to seal them off. The NHS describes the sequence in plain terms: open the tooth, remove the pulp, clean and disinfect, fill and seal, then restore the outside.

Two things change once the pulp is gone. First, the tooth loses its internal moisture supply. Dentin, the bony layer beneath the enamel, is slightly less resilient when it dries out, which is one reason a root-treated tooth is often described as more brittle. Second, and more importantly, a good deal of tooth structure has usually been lost already. Decay or an old filling started the problem, and the access hole drilled to reach the canals removes more. What remains can be a thin ring of enamel and dentin around a hollow center.

Picture a ceramic mug with a chip out of the rim and a crack running toward the handle. It still holds coffee. It will not survive being dropped. A back tooth without a crown after a root canal is in a similar position: perfectly functional at rest, vulnerable under the sudden, uneven load of biting down on something hard.

Nothing about this is a failure of the root canal itself. The treatment does its job on the inside. The crown is the part of the plan that addresses the outside, and the two are best thought of as a single course of care rather than a procedure and an optional extra.

Why does a tooth need a crown after a root canal?

A crown is a cap, shaped like the visible part of the tooth, that is cemented over the prepared tooth so it wraps the remaining walls. Its purpose is mechanical. Chewing forces on a molar do not push straight down; they wedge the cusps, the pointed tips of the tooth, apart. A tooth with a wide hollow in its center and thin remaining walls splits along the lines of least resistance. A crown encircles those walls and converts a splitting force into a compressive one, the way a metal band around a wooden barrel keeps the staves from spreading.

The NHS is direct on this point: it advises that a crown is often needed after root canal treatment to prevent the tooth from fracturing, and that back teeth in particular usually require one. Cleveland Clinic gives the same rationale, noting that a root-treated tooth is more prone to breaking and that a crown restores its strength and shape.

There is a second, quieter reason. The seal at the top of the tooth matters as much as the seal in the canals. If a temporary filling wears down or a small crack opens, saliva and bacteria can seep back toward the filled canals, a process dentists call coronal leakage. A well-fitted crown with intact margins is a more durable barrier than a filling patched into a large cavity.

So the answer to the search query is not a marketing line. For a molar or premolar, the crown is the part of the treatment that gives the root canal a chance to last. Whether your particular tooth needs one, and when, is a judgement your dentist makes from the amount of sound structure left, the position of the tooth, and how you bite.

Is a crown necessary after root canal on every tooth?

Not every tooth, and this is where honest advice diverges from a blanket rule. Dentists weigh three things: how much of the original tooth survives, which tooth it is, and what your bite does to it.

Back teeth are the usual candidates. Molars and premolars carry the grinding load of every meal, they have multiple cusps that can wedge apart, and the access hole for a root canal removes a large share of the chewing surface. The NHS notes that these teeth are more likely to need a crown after root canal treatment because they take more biting pressure.

Front teeth are a different case. Incisors are thinner, they shear food rather than crush it, and the access opening is made from the back of the tooth, leaving the front face intact. When an incisor has had a root canal through an otherwise sound tooth, many dentists close it with a bonded filling and leave it there. A crown may still be advised if the tooth is heavily filled, discolored in a way that bothers you, or has a crack.

Who is usually asked to wait? Anyone whose tooth is still settling. Some dentists prefer a short observation period after treating a tooth with a large abscess, to confirm the symptoms resolve before committing to the final restoration. People with active gum disease around the tooth, uncontrolled grinding, or another dental emergency taking priority may also be sequenced later. And where too little tooth remains to hold a crown at all, the conversation shifts to whether the tooth can be built up with a post, or whether removal and replacement is the more predictable route. That decision, like every one in this article, sits with the treating dentist who can see the X-ray and the tooth in front of them.

Why didn't my dentist give me a crown after a root canal?

This question surfaces in two very different situations, and it helps to separate them.

In the first, nobody has forgotten anything. The root canal was completed, a temporary filling was placed, and the crown is scheduled for a later visit. Root canal treatment itself commonly takes more than one appointment, and the NHS notes the tooth is sealed with a temporary filling between visits. The crown adds at least one more session, sometimes two, because a laboratory-made crown needs time to be fabricated. If you left with a temporary filling and a follow-up date, the crown is simply the next chapter.

In the second, a filling was placed as the final restoration and no crown was planned. That is a legitimate clinical choice in the right tooth. A front tooth with plenty of structure, or a premolar where the access hole was small and the walls are thick, may be sealed with a bonded composite filling. Your dentist has judged that the remaining tooth can bear the load without a crown, and that placing one would remove healthy enamel for little gain.

The way to tell which situation you are in is to ask. A useful phrasing: is this filling the final restoration, or a temporary one, and if it is final, what made a crown unnecessary for this tooth? A good answer will mention how much tooth is left and which tooth it is. If a temporary filling has been in place for many months and no follow-up was arranged, it is worth raising promptly, because temporary materials are designed to wear and can leak. None of this implies that anyone did something wrong; it is a prompt to close the loop on a plan that has more than one step.

How long after root canal to get crown: the typical timeline

There is no single correct interval, but there are typical ranges. Cleveland Clinic describes root canal treatment as usually taking between thirty and ninety minutes depending on the tooth, and notes that the permanent crown or filling is placed at a follow-up visit once the tooth has been sealed. The NHS says the treatment may need more than one appointment and that the tooth is sealed temporarily between them.

In practice, three patterns are common:

• Crown started at the same visit. Some dentists prepare the tooth for its crown immediately after finishing the root canal, particularly if the tooth was not badly infected. Where in-office milling is available, the permanent crown may be made and fitted the same day.
• Crown within a few weeks. More often, the tooth is closed with a temporary filling, and the crown appointment is booked once the initial soreness has settled. Cleveland Clinic notes that people typically wear a temporary crown for around two to three weeks while a dental laboratory makes the permanent one.
• A deliberate wait. After a large abscess, some clinicians want to see that pain and swelling have resolved before committing to a laboratory crown.

What matters more than the exact number of days is that the gap is intentional and short. Temporary fillings are softer than permanent materials so they can be removed easily; they wear under chewing, and a chip or gap can let bacteria back toward the sealed canals. A root-treated back tooth left with only a temporary filling for months is at risk on two fronts: fracture from chewing and reinfection from leakage. If your appointment is delayed for any reason, tell the practice. They may want to check the temporary rather than leave it unattended.

Types of crown after root canal: how the materials compare

The material of a crown does not change whether you need one, but it does shape how it looks, how it wears against the opposing tooth, and how much natural tooth must be trimmed to make room. Cleveland Clinic groups modern options into metal, porcelain fused to metal, all-ceramic or porcelain, zirconia and resin. Here is how they typically compare.

Crown type	Appearance	Strength under chewing	Usual position	Points to weigh
Metal (gold or other alloy)	Metallic color	Very high; rarely chips	Back molars out of sight	Gentle on the opposing tooth; requires less tooth removal
Porcelain fused to metal	Tooth-colored with a metal core	High	Back and some front teeth	Porcelain layer can chip; a dark line may show at the gum
All-ceramic / porcelain	Most natural appearance	Moderate to high	Front teeth	Good for people sensitive to metals; less forgiving of heavy grinding
Zirconia	Tooth-colored, slightly opaque	Very high	Back teeth, heavy bites	Extremely hard; can wear the opposing tooth if not polished well
Resin	Tooth-colored	Lower	Temporary use	Wears faster; usually a placeholder

The choice is a conversation rather than a ranking. A visible upper front tooth pushes toward ceramic. A lower second molar in a person who grinds may do better with metal or zirconia. Your dentist will also consider how much enamel remains, since some materials need more clearance than others. Cleveland Clinic notes that, on average, crowns last between five and fifteen years, with care habits and bite forces explaining much of that spread. No material is a lifetime guarantee, and none is the right answer for every tooth.

What actually happens at the crown appointment, and does it hurt?

A crown appointment is, for most people, less eventful than the root canal that preceded it. The nerve inside the tooth has already been removed, so the tooth itself cannot feel the drilling. The gum around it can, which is why local anesthetic is still commonly used to keep the edges comfortable.

The sequence Cleveland Clinic describes runs roughly like this. The dentist removes the temporary filling and any weakened or decayed tooth. If the remaining walls are thin, a core of filling material is built up inside the tooth to give the crown something to grip; occasionally a post, a small rod anchored into one of the filled canals, is added to hold that core. The outer surfaces are then trimmed to make a uniform space for the crown. An impression or digital scan captures the shape, and a temporary crown is fitted while the laboratory works.

At the second visit, the temporary comes off, the permanent crown is tried in, the fit and bite are checked and adjusted, and the crown is cemented. That visit is often brief and usually does not need anesthetic.

So, does it hurt? During the appointment, rarely. Afterward, some tenderness in the gum and jaw is common for a day or two, and the tooth may feel sensitive to pressure while the tissues around the root settle. Cleveland Clinic and the NHS both describe mild discomfort after root canal work as normal, easing over a few days. If your dentist suggests over-the-counter pain relief, the choice and timing are theirs to advise. A bite that feels high, where the new crown touches before your other teeth do, is worth reporting promptly; a small adjustment fixes it and prevents the crown from taking more than its share of force.

Chewing safely before the crown: living with a temporary

The weeks between root canal and crown are the riskiest stretch for the tooth, and the advice from every mainstream source converges on one instruction. The NHS puts it simply: avoid biting on hard foods until your treatment is complete. Cleveland Clinic advises chewing on the opposite side until the permanent restoration is placed.

The reasoning is worth understanding rather than just obeying. A temporary filling or temporary crown is made from a softer material so it can be removed cleanly later. It protects against saliva and debris, not against a walnut. The tooth beneath it has thin walls and no crown to bind them. Two failures can follow a careless bite: the temporary cracks or lifts, exposing the sealed canals to bacteria, or the tooth itself fractures along a wall, sometimes below the gumline where it can no longer be saved.

Practical habits that dentists commonly suggest for this period:

• Direct chewing to the other side of the mouth, especially for anything firm.
• Steer clear of nuts, hard candy, ice, crusty bread and popcorn kernels.
• Avoid sticky foods such as caramel or chewing gum, which can grip a temporary crown and pull it off.
• Brush the area normally but floss with care, sliding the floss out sideways rather than snapping it upward past a temporary crown.
• Do not test the tooth by biting down on it to see whether it still hurts.

If a temporary filling falls out or a temporary crown comes loose, keep the piece if you can, avoid chewing on that side, and contact the practice. Cleveland Clinic advises calling your dentist rather than waiting for the scheduled visit, because an open tooth can become reinfected. This is an inconvenience, not an emergency in most cases, but it is not something to leave for weeks.

The first days and weeks with a new crown after root canal

Once the permanent crown is cemented, the tooth is close to being back in service, though the first day deserves a little patience. Cement continues to set for a period after placement, and dentists often advise waiting before eating on the new crown and avoiding very sticky or very hard foods for the rest of that day. Your dentist will tell you the interval they prefer.

Over the following days, a few sensations are common and usually settle on their own:

• Gum tenderness around the crown margin from the trimming and the impression, easing within a few days.
• Awareness of the new shape. The tongue notices every new edge; this fades as the crown becomes familiar.
• Pressure sensitivity when biting, from the ligament around the root, which can stay mildly tender for a week or two after root canal work according to Cleveland Clinic.

What should not persist is a bite that feels uneven. If the crown meets the opposing tooth before your other teeth touch, the root-treated tooth absorbs excess force with every closure. That can cause a lingering ache and, over time, loosen the cement or crack the porcelain. A quick adjustment visit fixes it.

By the second or third week, most people have stopped thinking about the tooth. Chewing can return to normal, including on that side, unless your dentist has advised otherwise for a specific reason. Cleaning returns to normal as well: brush twice a day, floss the crown just as you would a natural tooth, paying attention to the line where crown meets gum, because that margin is where plaque collects and where new decay can begin. The crown does not decay; the natural tooth beneath its edge still can, and that is the long-term threat covered in the next sections.

How long does a crown stay on after a root canal?

People ask this expecting a single number, and the honest answer is a range with reasons behind it. Cleveland Clinic states that dental crowns last on average between five and fifteen years. Some go far longer; some fail early. The NHS, describing root canal treatment overall, notes that in about nine out of ten cases a treated tooth can survive for up to ten years, and it frames the crown as one of the factors that helps a tooth reach that mark. Neither figure is a promise for any individual tooth.

What shortens a crown’s life is rarely the crown itself wearing out. The usual culprits are:

• Decay at the margin. Bacteria work under the edge where crown meets tooth. Once the underlying tooth softens, the crown loses its foundation.
• Fracture of the remaining tooth or root. Especially in teeth that had very little structure to begin with, or where a post was needed.
• Grinding and clenching. Mayo Clinic describes bruxism as a common cause of chipped, flattened and fractured teeth and damaged dental work.
• Loosened cement. A crown that comes off intact can often be re-cemented if the tooth underneath is sound.
• Reinfection of the root canal. If bacteria reach the filled canals, the tooth may need retreatment, which sometimes means removing the crown.

What lengthens it is unglamorous: daily flossing at the margin, a night guard if you grind, regular dental checks so a small marginal cavity is caught while it is still small, and not using the tooth as a tool for opening packages. A crown after a root canal is a durable repair, not a permanent one, and expecting to review it over the years, rather than assuming it is finished business, is the mindset that tends to serve people best.

Keeping a root-treated, crowned tooth healthy for the long run

A tooth without a nerve cannot warn you. That single fact reshapes long-term care. In a living tooth, decay creeping under a filling eventually stings with cold or sweets and sends you to the dentist. In a root-treated tooth there is no nerve to sting, so decay at a crown margin can advance quietly until the crown loosens or the gum around it becomes sore. Mayo Clinic notes that untreated decay progresses through the tooth’s layers; under a crown, that progress is invisible to you.

The consequence is that checkups and X-rays do the job your nerve used to do. Dentists typically take periodic X-rays of root-treated teeth to look for two things: a shadow under the crown edge that signals marginal decay, and a dark area around the root tip that suggests the infection has returned. Both can be addressed if found early.

Daily habits matter more than any product. Plaque collects most stubbornly along the crown margin, so the toothbrush should be angled toward the gumline and floss should hug the side of the crown and slip just beneath the gum edge. A fluoride toothpaste helps the natural tooth structure at the margin resist acid. Mouth dryness, whether from medicines or medical conditions, raises decay risk across the mouth and is worth mentioning to your dentist because it changes how closely a crowned tooth needs watching.

Then there is grinding. Mayo Clinic describes bruxism as clenching or grinding that often happens during sleep and that people frequently do not know they do. It fractures natural teeth and dental work alike. If your dentist sees wear facets, a flattened crown surface or a chipped edge, they may suggest a night guard. That is not an upsell; it is the difference between a crown that lasts and one that cracks.

Root canal without crown: what the evidence supports and what it does not

Choosing to leave a root-treated tooth without a crown is not always wrong, but it is a decision that deserves to be made with clear eyes. The NHS and Cleveland Clinic both state that a root-treated tooth is more likely to fracture and that a crown, particularly on a back tooth, is the standard way to prevent that. Neither source suggests a filling alone is an equivalent long-term restoration for a molar with substantial structure loss.

Where a filling alone is reasonable:

• A front tooth with a small access opening and intact enamel walls.
• A premolar with thick remaining walls where the dentist judges the tooth can bear its load.
• A tooth being observed briefly for symptoms before the final restoration is chosen.

Where it carries real risk:

• A molar with a large old filling that has now had its center hollowed further.
• Any tooth with a visible crack line before or after treatment.
• A person who grinds at night or has a heavy bite.

The failure mode is not subtle. A wall of the tooth breaks away, sometimes while eating something as ordinary as a piece of bread with a hard crust. If the break runs above the gum, a crown can often still be placed, though with less tooth to hold it. If the break runs below the gum or splits the root, the tooth usually cannot be saved, and the money and time spent on the root canal are lost with it.

The alternatives, if a crown is not possible or not chosen, are worth stating neutrally: an onlay, a partial covering that caps the cusps but leaves more natural tooth exposed, in selected teeth; or, where structure is inadequate, removal and replacement with a bridge, denture or implant. Each has its own trade-offs, and the treating dentist is the right person to lay them out for your specific tooth.

What people often get wrong about crowns after root canals

Myth: the root canal fixed the tooth, so the crown is cosmetic. The root canal treats the inside. The crown protects the outside. A back tooth without one is a shell that has kept its function but lost its resilience, and the NHS explicitly links crowns to preventing fracture.

Myth: a crowned tooth cannot get a cavity. The crown material cannot decay. The natural tooth at its edge can, and because the nerve is gone there is no pain to warn you. This is one of the commonest reasons crowned teeth are eventually lost.

Myth: if the tooth does not hurt, I can skip the crown appointment. The absence of pain after a root canal is the expected result, not a sign that the crown is unnecessary. A root-treated tooth that is silent and unprotected is exactly the situation in which fracture happens.

Myth: getting the crown will hurt as much as the root canal did. The nerve is already gone. Most people find the crown appointments the easier part, with local anesthetic used mainly for the comfort of the gum.

Myth: a crown lasts forever. Cleveland Clinic’s average of five to fifteen years is an average, with grinding, marginal decay and root fracture explaining much of what shortens it. Review, not assumption, keeps it going.

Myth: a root-treated tooth is a dead tooth that will fall out anyway. The tooth is no longer living in the sense of having a pulp, but it remains anchored in bone by a healthy ligament and can function for many years. The NHS notes that in around nine out of ten cases a root-treated tooth can survive up to ten years, and many last considerably longer.

Myth: a chipped temporary is fine to leave until my appointment. A breached temporary can let bacteria back toward the sealed canals. It usually takes a short visit to repair and is worth a phone call.

Questions to ask your care team about a crown after root canal

The most useful conversation happens before the temporary goes in, but it is never too late to ask. These questions tend to draw out the reasoning behind the plan rather than a yes or no.

• Is the filling you placed today temporary or final? This single question clears up most confusion about whether a crown is still coming.
• How much of my natural tooth is left, and is it enough to hold a crown without a post? The answer tells you how sturdy the foundation is.
• Why is a crown recommended for this tooth, or why is it not? A good answer references position, structure and your bite.
• How long do you want me to wait before the crown, and what should I watch for during that time?
• Which crown material are you suggesting, and what made you choose it over the others for this tooth?
• Do you see signs that I grind my teeth, and would a night guard help protect this crown?
• What should I do if the temporary comes off or chips before my appointment? Ask for the practice’s out-of-hours contact route.
• How will you check this tooth in the years ahead, and how often should it be X-rayed?
• If this tooth cannot be crowned, what are the alternatives and what are their trade-offs?
• Is there anything about my medical history or medicines that changes the plan? Dry mouth, diabetes and bone-affecting medicines are among the things dentists like to know.

Write down the answers. A root canal and crown unfold over several visits, sometimes across two clinicians if an endodontist, a dentist specializing in root canal treatment, handled the first part. Having the plan on paper helps you notice if a step has slipped through the gap between them.

When to call your doctor

Most of what you feel after a root canal and during crown treatment is ordinary and short-lived: a few days of tenderness, a gum that is sore to the touch, a tooth that feels different. Some signs are not ordinary and deserve a same-day call to your dentist, or urgent medical care if a dentist cannot be reached.

• Swelling of the face, jaw or neck, especially if it is spreading or making it hard to open your mouth fully.
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing, which is a medical emergency; go to an emergency department rather than waiting for a dental appointment.
• Fever alongside a painful tooth or swollen gum.
• Pain that is getting worse after the first few days rather than easing, or pain that returns after a quiet period.
• A bad taste or pus draining near the tooth, or a small pimple-like bump on the gum beside it.
• A temporary filling or crown that has fallen out, or a piece of tooth that has broken away.
• A crown that feels loose or moves when you press it with your tongue.
• A bite that feels high and has not settled within a few days of the crown being fitted.
• An allergic reaction such as rash, itching or swelling after treatment or after taking any medicine your dentist recommended.

The NHS advises that pain or swelling that persists or worsens after root canal treatment should be reported to your dentist, as it can indicate the infection has not fully cleared or has returned. Cleveland Clinic gives the same advice regarding persistent pain, visible swelling and a lost temporary. None of these signs means the treatment has failed; several have straightforward fixes. What they share is that waiting makes them harder to fix, and that the person who should assess them is the clinician who knows the tooth. Every decision about retreatment, adjustment or replacement rests with that treating team.

Frequently asked questions

Is it worth getting a crown after a root canal?

For most back teeth, yes, because the crown is what protects a hollowed, more brittle tooth from fracturing under chewing. The NHS and Cleveland Clinic both describe the crown as the standard way to prevent a root-treated tooth from breaking. Some front teeth with plenty of structure can be sealed with a filling instead. Your dentist decides based on how much tooth remains and where it sits.

Is a crown necessary after root canal on a front tooth?

Not always. Front teeth are thinner, shear food rather than crush it, and the root canal opening is made from the back, leaving the front face intact. Many dentists close a sound incisor with a bonded filling. A crown may still be advised if the tooth is heavily filled, cracked, or discolored in a way that concerns you. The treating dentist weighs these factors for your specific tooth.

How long does a crown stay on after a root canal?

Cleveland Clinic states that crowns last on average between five and fifteen years, though many go longer and some fail sooner. What shortens that span is usually decay at the crown edge, grinding, a fractured root or reinfection of the canals rather than wear of the crown itself. Daily flossing at the margin, a night guard if you grind, and regular checkups are what tend to extend it.

Why didn't my dentist give me a crown after a root canal?

Either the crown is planned for a later visit and you currently have a temporary filling, or the dentist judged that the tooth has enough sound structure to be sealed with a filling alone, which is common for front teeth. Ask directly whether the filling is temporary or final and what made a crown unnecessary. If a temporary has been in place for months, raise it promptly.

Does it hurt to get a crown after a root canal?

Usually much less than the root canal did, because the nerve inside the tooth has already been removed. Local anesthetic is typically used to keep the gum comfortable while the tooth is shaped. Afterward, some gum tenderness and pressure sensitivity for a few days is common, according to Cleveland Clinic. A crown that feels high when you bite should be reported so it can be adjusted.

How long after root canal to get crown is typical?

Often within a few weeks, though some dentists prepare the tooth the same day and others wait deliberately after a large abscess to confirm symptoms have settled. Cleveland Clinic notes a temporary crown is usually worn for around two to three weeks while the laboratory makes the permanent one. Leaving a temporary filling in place for many months raises the risk of both fracture and reinfection.

What happens if I skip the crown and just leave the root canal filling?

On a back tooth, the main risk is fracture, because a hollowed molar without a crown can split along its thin walls under ordinary chewing. If the break runs below the gum or through the root, the tooth often cannot be saved. Bacteria can also leak past a worn filling and reinfect the sealed canals. For some front teeth with ample structure, a filling alone is a reasonable final restoration.

Can I chew on a temporary crown after root canal?

Gently, and preferably not for anything hard or sticky. Temporary crowns and fillings are made of softer material so they can be removed easily, which also means they chip and lift under heavy or sticky loads. The NHS advises avoiding hard foods until treatment is complete, and Cleveland Clinic suggests chewing on the opposite side. If the temporary comes off, contact your dentist rather than waiting.

Can a crowned root canal tooth get infected again?

Yes. If bacteria reach the filled canals, whether through a leaking margin, a crack, or a canal that was missed, the infection around the root tip can return. Because the nerve is gone, this may show up as tenderness on biting, a gum bump, swelling or simply a shadow on a routine X-ray rather than sharp pain. Retreatment is often possible and is a decision for the treating dentist or endodontist.

Do I need a post as well as a crown after a root canal?

Only when too little natural tooth remains above the gum to hold the core that supports the crown. A post is a small rod anchored in one of the filled canals to retain that core; it does not strengthen the root and is placed only when needed for retention. Your dentist judges this from how much tooth is left once the decay and old filling are removed.

References

• Root canal treatment: NHS
• Root canal treatment: What happens: NHS
• Root Canal: Cleveland Clinic
• Dental Crowns: Cleveland Clinic

This article is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified doctor about your individual situation.